scope:

Purpose

This regulation implements DODD 3000.03E, DODD 5000.01, and the Department of Defense (DOD) Law of War Manual, as they apply to the review of any intended development, procurement (to include "off-the-shelf" or "rapid fielding initiative" procurement), and fielding of weapons and weapon systems, including non-lethal weapons, cyber weapons and cyber weapon systems, including a cyber capability that constitute a cyber weapon and cyber weapon system, to ensure they are consistent with the international legal obligations of the United States, including law of war treaties and arms control agreements to which the United States is a party, customary international law, and other applicable U.S. domestic law and policy. This regulation further prescribes the procedures for the submission of weapons and weapon systems, including cyber weapons and cyber weapon systems, to the National Security Law Division, Office of The Judge Advocate General, or other office(s) as appropriate, designated by The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) for the review of any intended procurement or acquisition of such weapons and weapon systems.